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Description CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit agency, is looking for an Enhanced Support Worker. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the ESW provides direct support, skill development, and community resource linkages to residents who have a psychiatric, substance use disability, and/or are within the legal system. The ESW provides services enabling residents to live independently and work toward realizing their full potential. In this role, the Enhanced Support Worker will work mainly in the field (70-80%) meeting with residents on their service plans and assessing their needs.
Highlights • Person-centered collaborative approach, designed to provide knowledge, skills, and resources to residents to ensure living in the most independent setting available, and address any emergent issues to ensure their self-care. • Support residents with the 8 dimensions of wellness, including but not limited to: housing, emotional health, physical health, social, employment, and educational goals. • Participate in the development and delivery of service plans. • Advocacy and development of community-based support. • Rotating weekends on call by phone (added compensation for on call rotation and any outreaches needed).
Schedule Sunday - Wednesday | 9:00AM to 7:30PM
Hourly Rate $19.23 - $21.63 based on education & experience
Benefits Benefit Eligible (Medical, free DMO dental & free vision) including 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays
Requirements • Bachelor's degree in a mental health related discipline or • High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of related work or life experience. • The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes. • MUST have a valid NJ Driver's License with acceptable driving record. • Excellent communication, assessment, and people skills. • A prominent level of patience and emotional resilience. • The ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations. • Ability to carry out domestic duties. • Ability to work with individuals with mental illness in a caring and professional manner. • Proficient in MS Office products as well as general computer literacy. • Bilingual skills are a plus!
Lived Experience CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own lived experience dealing with mental health/substance use challenges to inspire and support others.
Salary Description Hourly Rate: $19.23 - $21.63